Genealogical Resources
Our Databases
Search a single catalog reflecting the holdings of over 1,500 Pennsylvania libraries and their combined collections of over 41 million books, audio materials, reference materials, movies, and much more.
Available at Allentown Public Library Only
Access the Allentown Morning Call Collection from 1984-Present.
Access a selection of historical Pennsylvanian Newspapers from 1719-2009.
View the New York Times in library use and off-site access.
Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library brings together in one place access to the collections and resources of libraries across the state. Use MyHeritage Library Edition to conduct family research from home.
Obituaries for Morning Call newspapers have been indexed through the years from 1895-1984. These newspapers can be viewed on microfilm. Visit our Genealogy page for more details.
Other Useful Online Resources
Family Search– Free genealogy database that utilizes the records of the Church of Latter-day Saints